Which statement best describes the difference between a theory and a law?

O Scientific theories explain WHY a phenomenon occurs, and a scientific law explains WHAT occurs.

O Scientific theories explain WHAT occurs, and a scientific law explains WHY a phenomenon occurs.

O They both explain why something happens

O They both tell us what happens

The statement that best describes the difference between a theory and a law is:

- Scientific theories explain WHY a phenomenon occurs, and a scientific law explains WHAT occurs.